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Porvoo76 MW Oil

Oil

Porvoo is an oil power plant located in Finland. It has an installed capacity of 76 MW generated from oil energy. It is operated by Neste Oil Oy.

Capacity
76 MW
Commissioning Year
1990

36 years old

Owner
Neste Oil Oy
Location
60.3067°, 25.5506°

Finland, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 60.306700, 25.550600
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
151.5 Kt
233 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.45 Mt
Over 36 years of operation
Past Retirement
2020
6 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
32.9K
cars per year
20.2K
homes per year
6.9M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Finland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

FinlandEnergy Profile

179
Total Stations
11.7 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearHydroBiomassGas
Top Fuels

An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source

Oil has been a significant source of energy for power generation worldwide, with 2,416 oil power plants distributed across 108 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of approximately 286.9 gigawatts (GW). The reliance on oil for electricity generation has its roots in the ease of extraction, transportation, and the energy density of crude oil, making it a practical choice for many nations. Notable countries that utilise oil in power generation include Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Iran, and Mexico, with Japan hosting 29 plants and leading in capacity at 49.9 GW, closely followed by Saudi Arabia with 53 plants at 49.7 GW. The United States has 883 oil power plants with a combined capacity of 39.4 GW, while Iran and Mexico have 22 and 23 plants, respectively, with capacities of 13.5 GW and 12.2 GW.

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